used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
in addition
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
the specified day of the month
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
dinner-ware
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From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
at any time
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
high-backedadjective
having a high back
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
lattice-windows
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From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
Maliphants
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From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
satinwoodnoun
West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
spindle-rails
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From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
dependable
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
table-linen
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From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also a pretty inlaid satinwood table in the far corner that had belonged to mother's grandfather, and had been left to her; but the rest of the furniture was plain dark oak, and had been in the house ever since the Maliphants had owned it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
precisely as stated
From this reading The cloth was laid for dinner--a spotless cloth, for mother was very particular about her table-linen--and the bright glass and the dinner-ware shone in the sunlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a quarter of an hour before I reached the parlor, for I did mend my frock in spite of my bit of temper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can see the room now: a long, low room, with four lattice-windows abreast, and a seat running the length of the windows; opposite the windows a huge fireplace, across which ran one heavy oaken beam bearing the date and the name of the Maliphants, and supported by two stout masonry pillars, fashioned, tradition said, out of that same soft stone of which a great part of the abbey was built.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Two high-backed wooden chairs, with delicate spindle-rails, highly polished, and very elegant, stood close to the blaze.
